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Davis Vision and Superior Vision the two Versant Health networks.
Davis Vision and Superior Vision are the vision benefit brands of Versant Health, now part of MetLife. They serve commercial employers and government programs, and Versant makes Medicaid eyewear in its own lab.
Quick answer
One parent company, two panels, two eyewear paths.
MetLife agreed in September 2020 to buy Versant Health for about $1.675 billion, when Versant reported roughly 35 million members, and its 2020 annual report records the deal as closed that December. Versant runs separate Davis Vision and Superior Vision networks with a mix of MDs and ODs. Commercial members' glasses go through a network of labs; Medicaid members' eyewear is made in Versant's lab in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Key takeaways
- Versant Health owns Davis Vision and Superior Vision, and MetLife owns Versant.
- Versant reports that 98% of members use their benefits in network (2021 utilization report).
- Commercial eyewear uses a lab network; Medicaid eyewear comes from Versant's Newtown Square, PA lab.
- Davis Vision reports more than 24 million members and over 200,000 points of access.
- Each brand has its own website for joining the network.
The two brands at a glance.
Figures are the companies' own and were current on their sites in October 2026.
| Brand | What the company says |
|---|---|
| Davis Vision | More than 50 years in vision benefits, more than 24 million members, over 200,000 points of access including independent offices and 4 of the top 5 eyewear retailers, and labs producing over 1 million pairs a year |
| Superior Vision | The sister brand; Davis Vision notes it also covers individuals and families whose employers do not offer vision benefits |
| Versant Health | Parent of both; offers commercial, third-party and government vision programs and keeps a Provider Resource Center with tutorials, FAQs, guides and newsletters |
Where the glasses are made.
The eyewear path depends on the member's line of business.
| Line of business | Who makes the eyewear | What it means for the optical |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | A network of labs | Follow the plan's lab list when you place the order |
| Medicaid | Versant's own lab in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | The practice prescribes and sends the order; the plan's lab fabricates |
Confirm the current lab rules for each plan in the provider manual.
Getting on the panel.
A short path for practices weighing Davis Vision or Superior Vision.
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| Pick the network | Start from the Davis Vision or Superior Vision site; Versant points prospective providers to each brand's own page. |
| Credentialing | Have your licensure, NPI and practice details ready for the credentialing review. |
| Before the first patient | Learn the Provider Resource Center tools for eligibility, claims and lab orders. |
| Medicaid members | Check your state program's eyewear rules before you quote anything to the patient. |
If Medicaid is part of your mix, map the eyewear flow before the first visit. When the plan's own lab fabricates the glasses, the optical is not selling the frames and lenses, so plan staff time around the exam and the dispensing service.
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Questions practices ask
Who owns Davis Vision?
Versant Health, which MetLife agreed to acquire in September 2020 and completed buying in December 2020.
Are Davis Vision and Superior Vision one network?
Versant describes them as separate networks, and each has its own site for providers who want to join.
Where are Medicaid glasses made?
Versant says Medicaid members' eyewear is manufactured in its lab in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
Do ophthalmologists participate?
Yes. Versant describes both networks as a mix of MDs and ODs.
Is there provider training?
Versant's Provider Resource Center offers video tutorials, FAQs, guides and newsletters.
Can I bill a medical visit to Davis Vision?
Vision benefits cover routine care and eyewear. A medical eye problem is generally billed to the patient's medical plan.
References
- Versant Health. Our Provider Networks. Versant Health
- Davis Vision. Home page. Davis Vision
- MetLife to acquire Versant Health, owner of Davis Vision and Superior Vision. Business Wire, September 17, 2020. Business Wire
- MetLife, Inc. Form 10-K for fiscal year 2020 (acquisition of Versant Health). SEC
About this guide
Written for licensed eye care practices by the Vision Rescue team from plan, CMS and payer sources listed above. Questions: providers@visionrescue.com or 1-855-692-8024.
Important notes and disclosures
General business information only, not legal, billing or coding advice. Plan names, programs, policies and codes change; confirm details in each plan’s current provider manual and the member’s benefits before you bill. Vision Rescue is not affiliated with or endorsed by any plan named here. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Vision Rescue is a distributor of medical supplies and over-the-counter products.
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